2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · LS08 ABO
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 74,871 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LS08 ABO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 74,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LS08 ABO Mileage History
- 21/03/201120,317 mi
- 21/03/201224,011 mi+3,694 mi
- 21/03/201224,011 mi
- 14/03/201325,564 mi+1,553 mi
- 24/03/201426,738 mi+1,174 mi
- 05/03/201531,352 mi+4,614 mi
- 24/11/201636,487 mi+5,135 mi
- 25/11/201636,495 mi+8 mi
- 03/01/201837,581 mi+1,086 mi
- 03/01/201837,581 mi
- 08/01/201940,580 mi+2,999 mi
- 14/01/202043,116 mi+2,536 mi
- 14/01/202043,116 mi
- 16/03/202244,160 mi+1,044 mi
- 01/03/202346,249 mi+2,089 mi
- 01/03/202346,249 mi
- 04/03/202459,976 mi+13,727 mi
- 04/03/202459,976 mi
- 15/03/202566,900 mi+6,924 mi
- 19/03/202566,918 mi+18 mi
- 18/03/202674,858 mi+7,940 mi
- 01/04/202674,871 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 3,630 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
LS08 ABO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Swift (LS08 ABO) between March 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”.
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